Californians have increasingly experienced more wildfires throughout the state in the last couple of years. Not only are the damages from the fires to homes and businesses tragic, but also dangerous for your health, especially when the air quality is extremely bad for anyone working outside.

Cal/OSHA’s emergency regulations for protecting outdoor workers from wildfire smoke are effective July 29, 2019 through January 28, 2020, with two possible 90-day extensions. A permanent rule is expected in 2020.

How does this affect all employers? How will the emergency
regulations affect your place of business and employees when wildfires happen?